Pride And Prejudice (DVD)

...Book of all time - Pride and Prejudice (aka P&P) - was. Did I choose the PG alternative, "Oliver Twist" that we could have watched? No. ================================================================= Knowing NOTHING really about this version in advance, I asked for P&P - with a "U" rating! Why? Just because I longed to see it and see how well it matched my ideal visualisation, I guess. I haven't even seen the most recent (1995) BBC adaptation ...
...come to life. In Pride and Prejudice, the Bennet sisters are in a difficult situation. An "entail" on the property means that when their father dies, there being no other male heir, a distant, as yet unmet cousin will inherit Longbourn. Their foolish mother worries far too much about what will become of them and has allowed all five sisters to begin to interact socially at local balls and mix with the militia, even though her youngest is not yet ...

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...were producing another version of Pride & Prejudice, starring Keira Knightley, I must admit I had mixed feelings. I didn't see the point, as for me the BBC's 1995 version had put such a memorable stamp on it. It received fairly universal praise at the box office, however, which I admit did peak my curiosity. I had forgotten about it until this past weekend, when a friend and I rented it out to watch on a "girlie night". For the uninitiated, Pride ...
...has no place in a Pride and Prejudice adaptation. I am undecided - I think this film is, if nothing else, proof of how difficult Austen can be to adapt successfully, and perhaps the director was trying to give it a bit of oomph lost in the editing of key plot strands. It is sumptuous and lovely to look at, but it could have been much more cohesive. For me, Mr.Darcy wasn't given enough screen time to establish much of a presence. He's quite fanciable ...

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...later softening of Lizzie's own pride and prejudice is a change made credible by Ms Knightley's well-tuned performance. While Colin Firth (from the BBC television mini-series made ten years ago) seemed heretofore to be *the* definitive Mr Darcy, Matthew McFadyen is no slouch, either. He quickly stole my (foolishly romantic) heart away the moment he appeared next to the grinning Mr Bingley at the ball, all unsmiling, taciturn and with furrowed brow. ...
...intriguing, but then again, I confess to a weirdness, too. Mr McFadyen is handsome but not in the boring, conventional way (ugh, who wants that?), and gives Mr Firth a serious run for his money. Of course that charge of electricity between the leads that could light up the neon signs in Times Square doesn't hurt the film one bit. The repressed sexuality and erotic undercurrents racing through Mr Darcy and Elizabeth generate an intense cinematic ardour ...

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...BBC mini-series, "Charles II: The Pride and the Passion" (see, it even sounds a bit like his current project). However, his television origins make themselves known in his chocolate box visuals that appear to have been sponsored by the Derbyshire tourist board. Not that there's anything wrong with misty pastoral panoramas (they are beautifully shot, after all), it's just that they add to the national trust gentrification of our history that ignores ...
...quainter perspective. The Bennets live in the kind of picturesque poverty that makes you feel someone's going to turn a corner and stumble into "The Haywain" at any moment. Oddly the film looks more like an adaptation of "Wuthering Heights" than an Austen piece, thanks to the director's yearning for the dales and his propensity for shooting his heroine on windswept promontories (not to mention his decision to shift the setting forward a few years ...

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...Hill et al), Jane Austin's Pride and Prejudice, and film, all in one sentence. Wow. My Mum and I had been anticipating this one for a very long time. We practically leapt out of our seats in excitement when we first saw the trailers. I am a massive fan of British Films, the majority of which have been produced by Working Title - Shaun of the Dead, Bridget Jones, Four Weddings and A Funeral… to name but a few. I am also a huuuuge fan of costume dramas. ...
...Pride and Prejudice is the ultimate love story; it is so simply boy meets girl, but yet so much more, and has been re-told hundreds of times, whether less subtly in Gurinder Chadha's Bride and Prejudice, or cunningly disguised in Helen Fielding's Bridget Jones. The plot centres around the five Bennet sisters, Jane, Lizzie, Lydia, Kitty, and Mary. Having all been raised by their mother for one purpose - to marry, they are all understandably excited ...

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Pride and Prejudice is the story of Elizabeth Bennet, one of a family of five sisters in a English lower gentry family at the start of the 19th century. Their mother is determined to see them married and secure because their estate is entailed to pass to their nearest male relative on their father's death. The BBC filmed a TV series of Pride and Prejudice which first aired in 1995 and starred Jennifer Ehle as Elizabeth Bennet and Colin Firth as ...
...the BBC's 1995 version of Pride and Prejudice was all about balls and Chippendale elegance, then the 2005 film is set in a farmyard. Longbourn, the Bennet's home in Hertfordshire, is not a scaled-up doll's house. There is clutter on the tables, muddied hems and shoes, and the window sils need a lick of paint. The sensuous feel and detail is rife. The sun shines when the Bennets are happy. rain showers down heavily when there is a crisis. There is ...

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...each other and their own pride which stops them seeing things differently. We have Mrs Bennet who loves her daughters and this drives her to find husbands. Jane the eldest daughter is seen as a slightly motherly character and one who keeps her emotions to herself which is not a good thing when trying to attract a man. Elizabeth is next, a strong-willed young woman who is not afraid to question things and not prepared to settle for a quiet life with ...
...The Stately Homes of Pride and Prejudice --------------------------------------------------------------- As someone who enjoys visiting castles and stately homes I found this feature particularly interesting. The feature allows you to select various houses which are featured in the film and find out a bit more about them. Firstly we have Chatsworth House in Derbyshire which is Pemberly the home of Mr Darcy. Then there is Burghley in Lincolnshire ...

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...FILM ONLY review.) Pride & Prejudice is an updated film version of the Jane Austen classic - an another film that we Brits appear to have been privileged to see before the rest of the world! :-D For the rest of you though, believe me it will be worth the wait. I have to admit that I was a little sceptical about this version and probably rather prejudiced myself, as I absolutely adored the BBC version (Mini-Series) from few years ago, starring Jennifer ...
...:-O ) Anyway, Pride & Prejudice is about the Bennett family, the parents and 5 young daughters. The father seems to be getting on a bit despite the youthfulness of his progeny, and Mrs Bennett is the over-dramatic type, so thoughts of what will happen when he's gone abound. Due to an ancient law however his estate cannot be inherited by any of his daughters - the archetypal legislation demands that only a male heir can inherit. The only hope is if ...

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...I'm glad to say that Pride and Prejudice was not the same. I was impressed by the cast members' performances, they all seemed to successfully pull-off their characters roles. I think this is because most of the characters are very well developed, but I feel some could have been portrayed in a more obvious way. It was often hard to decide what a character was feeling, but this didn't happen too often. The only downside is that sometimes parts of the ...
...miss out important details, perhaps expecting the audience to understand what is going on without them having to tell us. Because there are so many different stories and plots, the fact that certain details are missing means that sometimes it is easy to become confused. The story in general is wonderful and extremely interesting. It may appeal less to younger viewers but to any romantics-at-heart it is an excellent film! I would really recommend ...

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...came in the form of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. Therefore, when I found out they were making a film [released in 2005] I had to see it. As soon as it was out on DVD I nipped to the shops and bought it. The story centres around the Bennet family. In particular, the tale of Elizabeth Bennet [Keira Knightley]. The Bennet family comprises of Mr and Mrs Bennet [Donald Sutherland and Brenda Blethyn] and their five daughters; Jane [Rosamund Pike], ...
...Dating -The Stately Homes of Pride and Prejudice -The Bennets -The Life and Times of Jane Austen -On Set Diaries -Audio Commentary with Director Joe Wright -Galleries of the 19th Century -Pride and Prejudice Family Tree -Alternate U.S Ending Most of these are short [around 10-20 minute] featurettes with interviews with members of the cast [in particular Macfadyen and Knightley] as well as specialists in Jane Austen and the time period in ...

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...nomination for her performance in Pride in Prejudice, but the Oscar went to Reese Witherspoon, Walk the Line. Other movies with her are "Pirates of the Caribbean", "Bend it like Beckham", "King Arthur", "Star Wars" and "Domino". Matthew McFadyen as Mr. Darcy Mr. Darcy is a very cold person who seems to be very unfriendly and proud. He doesn´t let anyone look inside him. Matthew McFadyen was a great Mr. Darcy: good-looking, cold, but incredibly ...
...b) The Stately Homes of Pride and Prejudice Here the houses Burghley, Chatsworth House, Basildon Park, Wilton House and Groombridge Place are presented. There is a movie for each of them and you can look at pictures too. I think they are all very beautiful and I´d love to visit them. Especially the one where the Bennets live. In real it is even more beautiful then in the movie. c) The Bennets This is a movie clip about the Bennets and how people ...

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Considering this movie is essentially two hours in which absolutely nothing really happens, I enjoyed this movie. This is very surprising for someone like me - normally I feel like I have wasted my time after watching a movie like this, but I think they did an excellent job on this film. First of all, the scenery is exactly like it should have been. The set was perfect in every way for me. All of the houses, the halls, the clothing, everything about ...
...be, and that definitley helped with the experience. I also think they did a good job at casting with this. Mr. Darcy is spot on, and all of the daughters have exactly the kind of innocent excitement that I would have imagined from the books, and Bingley is immediatley likeable. It is unusual for me to like a movie like this because, well, nothing really happens. The plot line is very simple, it's basically about the Bennet daughters and their quests ...

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A wonderful adaptation of the famous novel by Jane Austen for the screen. The film has been expertly directed and produced with a marvelous soundtrack to accompany it. Quality actors abound in this production, the lead character- Keira Knightley plays Elizabeth and does a brilliant job in portraying the character.Donald Sutherland plays her father and with his usual subtle charm. All actors give an accurate and professional portrayal of the characters, ...
...The production and direction is superb- using awe-inspiring photography in parts- that well-known picture of Elizabeth standing on one of the Pennine peaks, accompanied by by that recognizable theme music in full flow. A beautiful piece of filming. This soundtrack is available on CD and has been in the Classical charts for long periods of time. Flowing and dramatic, it really does make the film one of even more quality and emotion. The story's characters ...

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...dating the stately homes of pride and prejudice the bennets the life and times of Jane Austen on set diaries Audio commentary galleries of the 19th century family tree alternate US ending ( which i havn't seen yet!) I havn't tried any of these features yet so i can't comment. running time: approx 2hrs 1 min extras approx 42mins RATED - U (suitable for all) ...

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This is a wonderful adaptation for one reason. It doesn't rely on spectacular special effects, nor on CGI. It is simply filled with great acting and beatiful locations which make it a hit. Keira Knightley is a wonderfully stubborn, headstrong and independant Elizabeth Bennet, opposite a perfectly cast, deep voiced Matthew Macfadyen as Darcy. The chemistry the share when together is perfect, and embodies the feelings the characters have for each ...
...Pike is an ethereal beauty as Jane, yet somehow makes her character seem slightly inverted and therefore doesn't overwhelm Jane's insecurities over Bingley. Donald Sutherland triumphs with his English accent, and he and Brenda Blethyn work together wonderfully to show us the loving, yet constantly bickering Mr and Mrs Bennet. The locations are beautiful, including Chatsworth house as Mr Darcy's home. Overall, a beautiful, happy and very natural ...

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